Christmas GIFT GUIDE
Are you looking for the perfect gift? So are we! Check out this selection of fantastic gift ideas to suit friends, family, colleagues and more
Fresh & delicious
The EasiYo Yogurt Maker is perfect for the person who would love to make delicious, homemade yogurt for family and friends! Homemade yogurt is fresh, delicious and has a thick texture with the healthy goodness of billions of live cultures and probiotics in each spoonful. For recipes and to see the full range of delicious EasiYo avours, go to easiyo.com.
Handy hints for dads
Give the gift of LOLs this Christmas with the bestselling second book from the internet sensation. How to Dad Volume 2 is packed full of sort-of helpful “dadvice,” pictures and a few crack-up dad tales. Available from booksellers nationwide. No children were harmed in the making of this book!
It’s the freekend!
Grab the Skinny Tahi smartphone for just $49 (it comes with a free SIM!), join Skinny and jump on an eligible Combo, and get 2GB per weekend free for three months. Plus, get a free Momax Bluetooth speaker (RRP $49.99). T&Cs apply. Free gift only available with online purchases. Skinny.co.nz/freekends.
Join the band
Step into summer, Red Bandals-style! Whatever you get up to this holiday season, don’t waste time tying laces – just slip on a new pair of Red Bandals. Available now in adult, children and junior sizes from rural retailers nationwide. Find your nearest stockist at redband.co.nz.
Gourmet custardy gifts
Send some custardy love to the special people in your life by ordering gift packs of Denheath’s famous custard squares or dessert squares – and have them delivered right to their door from just $44.35, including postage and packaging. The new petite size is available now. Order online at denheath.co.nz or freephone 0800 336 432.
Festive thrills
Instant Kiwi has Christmas all wrapped up. No matter what gift list, Instant Kiwi has you covered. Win up to $200,000 or a Jeep Cherokee with the $10 Christmas Cars & Cash scratchie, and Secret Santa gifts are sorted with the $5 Christmas Crossword. Plus, add an instant thrill to all your gifts and Christmas crackers with a $1 Merry Christmas gift tag. Get to your local Lotto shop and grab the perfect gift today. Instant Thrills – Instant Kiwi! R18.
Creative kitchen
The perfect gift for that someone special, the Vitamix® Professional Series 750 is a highperformance blender with hundreds of possibilities. You can blend the toughest ingredients with ease and create restaurant-quality meals. RRP $1495, with a bonus dry grains container valued at $195. Visit vitamix.com/Pro750.
Smart gift
Vodafone’s best value 4G Smartphone under $100, the exclusive Vodafone Smart E8 comes loaded with great features like a large 5” display, 5MP camera (plus 2MP camera for sel es), super-fast 4G and a powerful Quad core processor. The 8GB storage gives you plenty of room for apps and games, plus the micro SD slot gives you the option to take your storage up to a whopping 128GB. It comes with a free My Flex Prepay SIM, a plan that gives you the exibility to adjust the amount of data, minutes and TXT to suit your lifestyle. RRP $99, locked, 4G terms apply.
’ Tis the season of DIY!
The Ryobi cordless range now comes with a six-year warranty and over 60 tools that work from the same one+ battery platform. It gives you the ultimate versatility in tool selection when it comes to all your DIY needs this summer. Visit ryobi.co.nz.
Flip is hip
If you’re looking for a great gift, the classic ip is a great choice for someone who needs an awesome phone without all the fanfare. With loud and clear sound, a great 2.8” screen and adjustable font sizes, you can personalise your device to suit your requirements. The large buttons make it easier than ever to call and text. The Doro 6520 even comes with a cradle for easy charging. Visit vodafone.co.nz.
Put your feet up
Sit back and relax! Treat yourself (or someone else) to the ultimate outdoor chair, the Traverse lounger from your local Hunting & Fishing New Zealand store. Features include a well-made, heavy-duty frame (weight rating of up to 150kg), adjustable pillow position and a handy detachable drinks holder. Visit huntingand shing.co.nz.
Ones to watch
Since the mid ’80s, Steve Sun, founder of Storm London, has been creating distinctive and unique watch designs. Outwardly they’re typical-looking watches, but along with iconic bracelet designs, they feature Storm `twist’ time-telling from numbered rotating discs or LED bars. The Xoreno (RRP $325) and Sotec (RRP $250) models illustrate perfectly the clever use of coloured lenses and dials to produce distinctive jewellery-like watches. Visit stormwatches.com.
As time goes by
Years have passed since Timex launched its rst Weekender Watch. Initially with a slip-thru strap, wearers loved the ability to swap out straps to change with a season or a single out t. Customers seeking durability now also have the option of swapping out leather straps! Depending on your collection choice, Weekender can exude a military, urban or chic look, and appeals equally to men and women. From $100 and all with iconic Timex Indiglo Night Light.
Looking fine
Have you seen the stunning new timepiece by Astina watches 4735 series? it looks expensive, but it is just RRP $169. The stainless steel case has the highest quality IP matte gun nish. The premium-quality stitched tan leather strap is re ected by oversized dial markers. Although water-resistant to 100m, your man will want to keep this pristine piece for special occasions. Phone 0508 566300 for stockists or visit gmbwatch.co.nz.
Perfect curves
Sky Ocean by Obaku Denmark is the obvious choice for the woman wishing to combine elegance with modernity. Lovingly created by Danish designer Christian Mikkelsen, the rose gold coated steel case contrasts with a beautiful blue mother of pearl dial and blue mesh bracelet. The watch’s curves express perfect Danish design traditions. RRP $295. Phone 0508 566300 for New Zealand stockists or visit obaku.com.